PatchTheCVECVE-2022-0898: The IgniteUp WordPress plugin through 3.4.1 does not sanitise and escape some fields when high privilege users
CVE-2022-0898 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting igniteup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The IgniteUp WordPress plugin through 3.4.1 does not sanitise and escape some fields when high privilege users don't have the unfiltered_html capability, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 51%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-05-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-0898?
igniteup: upgrade to newer than 3.4.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-0898 being exploited?
CVE-2022-0898 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-0898 affect?
CVE-2022-0898 affects igniteup. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The IgniteUp WordPress plugin through 3.4.1 does not sanitise and escape some fields when high privilege users don't have the unfiltered_html capability, which could lead to Stored Cross-Site Scripting issues
How urgent is CVE-2022-0898?
Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference